Mon.-(writing this on April 4th)-Vernie had Jonathan until late afternoon. Susan still has low fever. Weak. I did some wash and tidied up the house and rested until he got home. Cindy stopped in after he was home. He was so excited to see her. When she left he said, "No. Don't go." It snowed most of the day. Got a good 4-6 inches. Kept snowing even as it was melting. Jonathan looked out the window at the window seat and said, "Lucy's footprints!" He also said, "Daddy!" I looked out to see what he saw. Grandpa was loading the outdoor furnace with fire wood. I wrapped him up in a blanket and we went out to say howdy to Grandpa. Vernie said that Jonathan drank and drank. I had a hard time getting him to eat or drink anything because he wasn't feeling well. He looked really good when she brought him back. She said that he rolled on the floor, happily singing, "Mommy...Daddy." Debra came over and worked on reupholstering Karen's chair. Mom came over and visited too. Later in the eve., Mom, Dad, and Bradley came over to visit. Jonathan was so tired. He just laid on my lap and snuggled with me. I thought he'd go to sleep right away but every time I thought he was asleep and tried to lay him down, he wanted me to rock him some more. I decided to give him what he wanted because it was what he needed and what I wanted too. Brad stayed and watched a movie with Susan. A few days later, he was sick too. ///Thankful.
Tues.-Lindsay, Adi, and Emma arrived around noon. A happy day of playing, talking, little boy adjusting to sharing all of his toys, little girls adjusting to having to share Aunt Annette with Little Boy. Visited Mom and Debra in afternoon. Lindsay, Susan, little girls, and I found some more great buys at Debra's 'jewelry' store set up in their music room. Banton Ladies slept on make shift beds in the living room. So great to have them here. Thankful.
Wed.-Mom kept Jonathan and we girls went to visit The Reuzit Shop and B'B's. 'That was an experience' said Lindsay of BB's. That's exactly what I had wanted to hear. Another great day with the Banton Ladies. Joe and Karen got home around 11. Jonathan started to cry around 4. Karen was awake and went into him. "Mommy!" he cried, and went right back to sleep in her arms. I got to see the reunion through the door. Thankful.
Thurs.-Took Lindsay and girls up to the New Holland area. Susan found her quilt top at Cedarlane Dry Goods. All black and white prints. Log cabin. Beautiful. Called grandpa and he said we had better get it. Mom makes all the grand-daughters quilts for their graduation gifts. She will start on Susan's before long. Also stopped at Yoder's Restaurant for lunch. Buffet. Lindsay took a picture of her lunch and sent it to Gil to make him jealous. Visited the grocery store and also went to Good's where we got Susan a softball glove. Got back to Joe's around 2 and Lindsay had to leave. Jonathan was sad when he woke up to find the girls gone. I think he fell in love with Adi. Took Susan to Shady Maple Restaurant in the eve. to meet Travis and Corinne. I met Naomi at Squire side for supper. We went to Yoder's afterwards and were shrieking with laughter in the parking lot. Anita W. heard us and came over. She had recognized our laughs. Uh-oh. Philip and Michael arrived around 11 at night. Thankful for their safe arrival here and for Lindsays safe arrival at her home. Thankful for the classy quilt Susan will have someday.
Fri.-Met Phil, Alli, Freeman, and many other Hertzler's at Sight and Sound to see 'Noah' around 12:30. Mom and Dad gave us all tickets for Christmas this year. It was an excellent show. I held Jonathan for part of the time. Then he wanted 'daddy' then he wanted me again. When she didn't pass him back, he got fussy, but he had lasted quite awhile. Gathered at Mom and Dad's for our Easter supper of chicken corn noodles soup and bread and salad and other great things to eat.
Sat.-All of us visited friends and family today. Picked up 50 trees from Weaver's Orchard. Philip fished with Ryan P. in the morn and then Michael joined them for lunch at a local restaurant. Michael had gone to Shady Maple with Logan for breakfast. Took Jonathan over to the farm to play with Abby and Serena. Later, Michelle and I took him for a walk in his stroller. He was tired and ready to go down for his nap by noon. In the eve, we went to my sister Rosalee's place. Jim and the girls and Stew were there and Abie and Karen and Abby were there also. We think it was the best time ever. The kids ate and played in the basement-mafia something or other and Katrina recorded Freeman talking in different voices. They were shrieking with laughter the whole time. The six grown-ups over 50 enjoyed talking around the table. We had all kinds of lunch meat, cheeses, sandwich makings, tortilla chips and dip, soup, dessert, etc. for supper. It really was a lovely time. It was just about a year ago that we moved Mother to assisted living. She was there for about 3 weeks until she moved for the last time. It seems so long ago.
Sun.-Went to the Easter sunrise service at Pine Grove Cemetery. Watched the sun come up over Johnny's grave. We were invited by Ryan who goes to Conestoga Mennonite. I had my Easter moment when the man talking said how he was watching 'The Passion' and as they were beating Jesus, all he could think was, "This is the man I love. This is the man I love." I wanted to lay on the ground and sob. And then, Phil and I went to Johnny's grave. We were both crying. I said, "He isn't here." And he said, "He is the first of many who will come. Here, and Thailand. Many will follow after him (because of him). " We came back for breakfast at Joe and Karen's and had an egg quiche and Karen's famous coffee cake. Logan came over to say good bye and shortly after him, came his three brothers, then his mother and father. We had a good time with family all around. Had to cry when I said good bye to Jonathan. He thought he was coming with me. He was in his daddy's arms in the front yard, pointing his little scolding finger at me, saying, "No good bye. No good bye." Something like that anyway. Phil shared a number of things with Jonathan this weekend. His snickers at Sight and Sound and his cider, which he had Jonathan drinking from a quart jug.
We left for home around 9 and got home around 4. It rained hard for awhile. We had a lot to put away. Saving the suitcases for tomorrow. The Lord is risen! He is risen indeed!
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
Hertzler Doings~March 18-24, 2013
Mon.-Rainy chilly day. I think I like every kind of weather. Susan worked on her eggs and lollipops. I went to Appomattox and got my hair trimmed and went to Krogers. Alli and Freeman both have a stomach flu. Phil and Susan went to the livestock auction in the afternoon and she continued with dipping eggs in the eve. and doing wash. I made kale soup and potato soup. Michael helped by chopping up the vegetables with Cutco. Phil worked around here most of the day. Philip worked with Dave. My oral surgery site seems to be doing better. Last night the pain levels were the highest and I had a hard time breathing. But oragel, arnica, pain meds, salt water rinse, and a cold pack, finally won. Thank God. I didn't want to have to go back to Richmond today. Pretty wiped out. Hoping to get to bed soon. Thankful that Philip got to go play basketball tonight. Thankful for this week with Michael on spring break. It was hard to see him go back to school. Thankful for the sounds of tub water running, the dryer flinging clothes about, Susan dipping eggs, rain, and Phil, working on his computer.
(Writing the following catch-up writing on April 3rd and 4th)
Tues.~Lots of errands while Susan at co-op. Packed for Pa.
Wed.~Left for Pa around 8. Susan drove 3 hours and more while in Pa. We stopped in to see Pastor Frank and Lisa in Warrenton and had a nice lunch with them. Great to see them. Got to Joe and Karen's around 5:30. Jonathan ran right to us. Caught up with Karen as far as everything about Jonathan goes. Unpacked car. So much stuff. Joe and Karen left for the airport around 7. Jonathan cried and cried when they told him they were leaving. Had most of us in tears too. Distracted him with his bath. He just sat in the tub for a long time and said mournfully, 'Mommy, Daddy' over and over. Nice bedtime ritual of reading, praying for those who mentions, praying Numbers 6 over him-"The Lord bless you and keep you...", singing to him, rocking. Lucy howled from her cage in the garage. Not allowed in the house due to a number of things.///Thankful for the safe trip. Thankful to reconnect with Lisa and PFrank. Thankful that Joe and Karen get to take a vacation to England.
Thurs.-Jonathan woke up crying around 4:30 this morning. I walked in and he was on his back, eyes opened. He said, "Hi." I picked him up and gave him his cup. "Juice," he said. I rocked him back to sleep. Jonathan isn't feeling well. Woke him up this morning at 8:30. Visited Mom and Aunt Rhoda and Aunt Mae and three of their cousins. She had them over for the day. They worked on their projects of cross-stitch, rug braiding, etc. together while they visited. Jonathan fell asleep in Susans arms around 11:30. Kept on sleeping when we went across the road to his house. Slept until I woke him up at 3:50. He sat on one of our laps until 4:30 and seemed a lot better. Mom visited in eve. Susan and I watched American Idol for the first time in years. Read a scripture that keeps echoing in my heart as if it was written today. Jesus said to His disciples in the garden, "Are you still resting? The Son of Man is being betrayed into the hand of sinners." ///Thankful for a most wonderful mother-in-law and her sweet sisters. Thankful that Jonathan is sad that his parents went away but he's not beyond being comforted. Thankful for Jonathan.
Fri.-Heard about the Folz fire. Feel deeply for them. Mom and Dad watched Jonathan so Susan and I could check out Debra's 'jewelry store' next door. Went to BB's. Linda came over in the eve. I think this is also the day we had breakfast at Naomi's. I'm not sure. Life got busy. Linda kept referring to me as Aunt Annette. That night, Jonathan would say, "Aunt Ette! Aunt Ette!" I'd go check on him. He was practising saying my name. Eventually he settled on 'Aunt Anne.' When he saw the picture of his other Aunt Anne and I together, he would say, "Two Aunt Anne's." Restless night for him. Up 3 or 4 times before settling for the night. Thought he threw up at one point. Just not feeling well. Poor little guy.///Thankful for all the Aunt's and Uncle's in this little guys life. Debra stopped over one of the days and he was so happy to see her too. Thankful for strength for this day. Thankful for the peace of God.
Sat.-Now my stomach is upset. Went to Annie's with Mom and Jonathan. Thought it might be the vitamins I took. Not so. Fun to watch the little boys play together. David talks in long sentences. I couldn't understand what he said and talked 'nonsense' talk back to him. He looked at me with his sweet smile and gestured with his palms up and shoulders shrugging as if to say, "I don't have any idea what you just said." Two wonderful smart little boys. How precious they are. Jesus, let them live long and happy lives serving you and giving joy to those around them. Back home, Susan curled up on the patio bench with a blanket with Lucy. Vernie called. Said she could take Jonathan in the morning if I was still sick. Susan got violently sick in the night. Thankful for a house with three bathrooms. Thankful for Mom, Susan, and Anne. Thankful for all my dear sister in laws.
Sun.-Vernie (Karen's mother) came and got Jonathan this morning around 8:30. Susan and I rested all day. Susan couldn't keep ice chips down. Had temp of 103.2. Stayed near her. Slept in Joe and Karen's bed so I could be near her. She is light headed and clammy. ///Thankful for a day of rest. Thankful for Bev, who visited us yesterday, and brought us ginger ale and sprite. Thankful that we sometimes don't realize how good we feel until we feel really bad.
(Writing the following catch-up writing on April 3rd and 4th)
Tues.~Lots of errands while Susan at co-op. Packed for Pa.
Wed.~Left for Pa around 8. Susan drove 3 hours and more while in Pa. We stopped in to see Pastor Frank and Lisa in Warrenton and had a nice lunch with them. Great to see them. Got to Joe and Karen's around 5:30. Jonathan ran right to us. Caught up with Karen as far as everything about Jonathan goes. Unpacked car. So much stuff. Joe and Karen left for the airport around 7. Jonathan cried and cried when they told him they were leaving. Had most of us in tears too. Distracted him with his bath. He just sat in the tub for a long time and said mournfully, 'Mommy, Daddy' over and over. Nice bedtime ritual of reading, praying for those who mentions, praying Numbers 6 over him-"The Lord bless you and keep you...", singing to him, rocking. Lucy howled from her cage in the garage. Not allowed in the house due to a number of things.///Thankful for the safe trip. Thankful to reconnect with Lisa and PFrank. Thankful that Joe and Karen get to take a vacation to England.
Thurs.-Jonathan woke up crying around 4:30 this morning. I walked in and he was on his back, eyes opened. He said, "Hi." I picked him up and gave him his cup. "Juice," he said. I rocked him back to sleep. Jonathan isn't feeling well. Woke him up this morning at 8:30. Visited Mom and Aunt Rhoda and Aunt Mae and three of their cousins. She had them over for the day. They worked on their projects of cross-stitch, rug braiding, etc. together while they visited. Jonathan fell asleep in Susans arms around 11:30. Kept on sleeping when we went across the road to his house. Slept until I woke him up at 3:50. He sat on one of our laps until 4:30 and seemed a lot better. Mom visited in eve. Susan and I watched American Idol for the first time in years. Read a scripture that keeps echoing in my heart as if it was written today. Jesus said to His disciples in the garden, "Are you still resting? The Son of Man is being betrayed into the hand of sinners." ///Thankful for a most wonderful mother-in-law and her sweet sisters. Thankful that Jonathan is sad that his parents went away but he's not beyond being comforted. Thankful for Jonathan.
Fri.-Heard about the Folz fire. Feel deeply for them. Mom and Dad watched Jonathan so Susan and I could check out Debra's 'jewelry store' next door. Went to BB's. Linda came over in the eve. I think this is also the day we had breakfast at Naomi's. I'm not sure. Life got busy. Linda kept referring to me as Aunt Annette. That night, Jonathan would say, "Aunt Ette! Aunt Ette!" I'd go check on him. He was practising saying my name. Eventually he settled on 'Aunt Anne.' When he saw the picture of his other Aunt Anne and I together, he would say, "Two Aunt Anne's." Restless night for him. Up 3 or 4 times before settling for the night. Thought he threw up at one point. Just not feeling well. Poor little guy.///Thankful for all the Aunt's and Uncle's in this little guys life. Debra stopped over one of the days and he was so happy to see her too. Thankful for strength for this day. Thankful for the peace of God.
Sat.-Now my stomach is upset. Went to Annie's with Mom and Jonathan. Thought it might be the vitamins I took. Not so. Fun to watch the little boys play together. David talks in long sentences. I couldn't understand what he said and talked 'nonsense' talk back to him. He looked at me with his sweet smile and gestured with his palms up and shoulders shrugging as if to say, "I don't have any idea what you just said." Two wonderful smart little boys. How precious they are. Jesus, let them live long and happy lives serving you and giving joy to those around them. Back home, Susan curled up on the patio bench with a blanket with Lucy. Vernie called. Said she could take Jonathan in the morning if I was still sick. Susan got violently sick in the night. Thankful for a house with three bathrooms. Thankful for Mom, Susan, and Anne. Thankful for all my dear sister in laws.
Sun.-Vernie (Karen's mother) came and got Jonathan this morning around 8:30. Susan and I rested all day. Susan couldn't keep ice chips down. Had temp of 103.2. Stayed near her. Slept in Joe and Karen's bed so I could be near her. She is light headed and clammy. ///Thankful for a day of rest. Thankful for Bev, who visited us yesterday, and brought us ginger ale and sprite. Thankful that we sometimes don't realize how good we feel until we feel really bad.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Hertzler Doings~March 11-17, 2013
Mon.-Woke up an hour or two later than normal and felt behind all day. Daylight Savings Time. Michael passed his flying test today and now he can fly solo. Freeman and Alli went to settlement. He posted a picture of the house they want to build on face book and told everyone the news. So many good friends were happy for them. Susan put in a full day with farm work, candy egg forming, Civil War DVD lectures, and then spent the eve. in Lynchburg with Phil at the cattle auction. Michael stacked firewood in the afternoon. I did lots of Monday chores. It felt like spring in the 60's. Read in Gal. 5:6 this morning that the only thing that is beneficial is faith, working through love. ///Thankful for Phil's happy tomahawk find. (not at our place) It's strange. Melissa S. found one in their backyard today as well. Thankful to talk in depth with several friends today and realize that I'm not alone in this sense of intensified pressure. Thankful for Lucy's funny, almost human ways, that endear her to us.Thankful that Philip had a happy day and that he was so happy that he got to hold Chloe this past Sunday.
Tues.-Went out to town early to run errands-bank, Walmart, Belk-and then to co-op. I went to Riverside and had lunch with Dianna and Laurell. Then to Judys to show her The Last Supper and to get her professional sewing opinion about how much tacking down should be done. I played doll house with Sammy Jo in her little room closet and got completely out of hand. My voice was hoarse by the time I left and I was completely worn out. It's so nice to have Michael home for spring break. He was making some meat when we got home. Bear burgers and mystery meat for their lunch tomorrow. ///Thankful for good conversations with my children. Thankful that buttercream filling mixed with peppermint extract and dipped in dark chocolate is out of this world. Thankful that Phil, Freeman, and Alli, can all ride together to musical practise. Thankful for Sammy Jo's giggles and Judy's whoops and her video taking and sending to Jessie to make her laugh. Jessie usually writes back, "Face book worthy!" Judy says, "I wouldn't dare!"
Wed.-Day at home to do odds and ends. Cleaning. Cooking. Washing clothes. Finished this book in chapel with Susan-"Every Body Matters" by Gary Thomas. Excellent read. Susan made strawberry eggs to dip in chocolate today. She listened to Civil War DVD's while she worked. Michael worked at the Abbey all day, cutting wood. His back hurt him. Freeman came in to give me a hug after work. That's always nice when he does that. Phil was going to be home early but due to the lack of a signed check, he had to go back to the Abbey to find the man. Went to Guild's on his way home to check out their greenhouse needs and finally got home at 8:45.///Thankful for the surprise mixed weather shower and high winds mid afternoon. And for the sun that came out afterwards. Thankful for a chance to clean off my desk, tidy my room, vacuum the house, and wash the kitchen floor.
Thurs.-Thankful that Susan safely drove us to Richmond to the dentist for a tooth extraction for me-failed root canal-then to Whole Foods, Trader Joes, and Goodwill. She put things away and I slept the Clonopin away. Slept all night too.
Fri.-Still sleepy. Juggling pain meds. Lucy disappeared around 1. We've been looking for her. Missed a pastoral search committee meeting, Lisa H's. book signing, a quick visit with Judy, Susan's meet-up spot for a party and sleepover, and the Knit group game night. Rough afternoon and evening. Buck Night for Philip. Michael had some time with Jordan. Phil, Susan, and I hit the sack early. Hoping for sleep and a puppy tomorrow. Thankful for caring friends who I saw walking while driving around looking for Lucy. Thankful for the number of times I heard the words repeated, "She'll come back." Thankful for hope in a better tomorrow. Jesus, please take care of little lucy in the dark.
Sat.-Took Susan to Appomattox for drama practise at Liberty. She took the profile pictures of the actors. Came home and posted some homemade signs on the mailbox. 'Lost Boxer-Fawn Female-and our phone number. Our neighbor came over to talk to me while I was doing this and suggested we look at a certain area down one of the back roads. A short time later, Phil and Philip went there, and there she was! She had been missing for 24 hours. I feel like I've age 24 years! They called Susan at drama practise and it was so wonderful for her to know that Lucy was found. Lucy is acting strangely-shy, traumatized maybe? Does she think we abandoned her? Not sure. Very tired and lethargic. Julie T. brought Susan home and is spending the night. They went to the river and came back before the storm-hail, lightning, rain, thunder, high winds-and later watched a chick flick, while Phil and I went and picked up Peter and Ivana and went to the Macs for an Italian dinner evening. They had a good time and Mike invited them to come each time. Peter was so impressed with Mike's lasagna and said that it tasted like the authentic sauce he had in Naples, Italy. And Michael doesn't really know what he did to make it taste that way.Peter made homemade bread and brought it along. It was a really great night. I love our church and our friends. I'm thankful for this open door and open arms that were reached out to our friends this evening. I am thankful that Lucy was once lost but is now found and will be fully restored to us as we assure her of our love. I am thankful for pain meds because my jaw is really hurting me now. I love you Lord, for you have heard my prayer, and have not let the waters flood over me.
Sun.-Michael and Philip made a 'real' Hertzler breakfast-homemade raw fries, eggs, and scrapple. Julie T. had spent the night here and so did Jordan, so our table was filled. Had a really good teaching about forgiveness by Pastor Jerry. We left quickly so Phil could get some rest in before a full afternoon and eve. of Easter musical practise. The girls stopped at Walmart on their way home and bought some donuts and cookies n' cream ice cream for their lunch. I went out with Phil to see dress rehearsal since I'll be in Pa. when they have their performances. They have about a 45 person choir singing with a sound track while a video displays scenes portraying the life of Christ from Genesis to Revelation. It's very good. Very moving. I love how Christ is portrayed. I can't wait to see Him. As I went to leave, Freeman called out, "Good bye Mom." I think it was Becky that said, "Everyone say goodbye to Annette" and they all waved and said good-bye. And I carried the warmth with me all the way home. I felt like maybe I was enjoying it too much. Like maybe I was getting proud of all that love so as I drove, I said, "I give their love to you, Lord." And He said, at least I think He said, "No, I want you to have it. I already have their love. I want you to feel it too." And it was nice. And I received it as a gift from my brothers and sisters at New Life. And it felt good. Came home to an empty house and have been visiting on face book and eating some rice macaroni. I have much pain and wish I would have gotten that prescription for pain meds after all. Aleve and IBProfen is not cutting it. Tomorrow I will see how I am. Because I'm not to drive with the pain meds in my system. But it's worse at night and I wouldn't be driving anyway. Susan and Michael are at the Warrens. Philip-I'm not sure where he is. Phil is still at New Life or on his way home with Freeman and Alli. It's 7:30.The tub is filling up. The towels are in the dryer. And I see that they are calling for snow tomorrow. I am hoping that nothing tampers with our trip to Pa. ///I am thankful that Lucy seems better. More like her old self. I am thankful for Larry Roth and how he started eating one of Susan's Easter eggs right there in church. I am thankful that Lucy is asleep on her blanket in our house. I am thankful for the love. I am thankful that Freeman is so comfortable being on stage and doesn't look at all like he's in front of a firing squad. I am thankful that I love to be alone and I love to be with family and others. I am thankful that I reconnected with an old high school friend on face book tonight and we are planning to meet halfway in Richmond and spend some time together. I used to nearly live at her house.
Tues.-Went out to town early to run errands-bank, Walmart, Belk-and then to co-op. I went to Riverside and had lunch with Dianna and Laurell. Then to Judys to show her The Last Supper and to get her professional sewing opinion about how much tacking down should be done. I played doll house with Sammy Jo in her little room closet and got completely out of hand. My voice was hoarse by the time I left and I was completely worn out. It's so nice to have Michael home for spring break. He was making some meat when we got home. Bear burgers and mystery meat for their lunch tomorrow. ///Thankful for good conversations with my children. Thankful that buttercream filling mixed with peppermint extract and dipped in dark chocolate is out of this world. Thankful that Phil, Freeman, and Alli, can all ride together to musical practise. Thankful for Sammy Jo's giggles and Judy's whoops and her video taking and sending to Jessie to make her laugh. Jessie usually writes back, "Face book worthy!" Judy says, "I wouldn't dare!"
Wed.-Day at home to do odds and ends. Cleaning. Cooking. Washing clothes. Finished this book in chapel with Susan-"Every Body Matters" by Gary Thomas. Excellent read. Susan made strawberry eggs to dip in chocolate today. She listened to Civil War DVD's while she worked. Michael worked at the Abbey all day, cutting wood. His back hurt him. Freeman came in to give me a hug after work. That's always nice when he does that. Phil was going to be home early but due to the lack of a signed check, he had to go back to the Abbey to find the man. Went to Guild's on his way home to check out their greenhouse needs and finally got home at 8:45.///Thankful for the surprise mixed weather shower and high winds mid afternoon. And for the sun that came out afterwards. Thankful for a chance to clean off my desk, tidy my room, vacuum the house, and wash the kitchen floor.
Thurs.-Thankful that Susan safely drove us to Richmond to the dentist for a tooth extraction for me-failed root canal-then to Whole Foods, Trader Joes, and Goodwill. She put things away and I slept the Clonopin away. Slept all night too.
Fri.-Still sleepy. Juggling pain meds. Lucy disappeared around 1. We've been looking for her. Missed a pastoral search committee meeting, Lisa H's. book signing, a quick visit with Judy, Susan's meet-up spot for a party and sleepover, and the Knit group game night. Rough afternoon and evening. Buck Night for Philip. Michael had some time with Jordan. Phil, Susan, and I hit the sack early. Hoping for sleep and a puppy tomorrow. Thankful for caring friends who I saw walking while driving around looking for Lucy. Thankful for the number of times I heard the words repeated, "She'll come back." Thankful for hope in a better tomorrow. Jesus, please take care of little lucy in the dark.
Sat.-Took Susan to Appomattox for drama practise at Liberty. She took the profile pictures of the actors. Came home and posted some homemade signs on the mailbox. 'Lost Boxer-Fawn Female-and our phone number. Our neighbor came over to talk to me while I was doing this and suggested we look at a certain area down one of the back roads. A short time later, Phil and Philip went there, and there she was! She had been missing for 24 hours. I feel like I've age 24 years! They called Susan at drama practise and it was so wonderful for her to know that Lucy was found. Lucy is acting strangely-shy, traumatized maybe? Does she think we abandoned her? Not sure. Very tired and lethargic. Julie T. brought Susan home and is spending the night. They went to the river and came back before the storm-hail, lightning, rain, thunder, high winds-and later watched a chick flick, while Phil and I went and picked up Peter and Ivana and went to the Macs for an Italian dinner evening. They had a good time and Mike invited them to come each time. Peter was so impressed with Mike's lasagna and said that it tasted like the authentic sauce he had in Naples, Italy. And Michael doesn't really know what he did to make it taste that way.Peter made homemade bread and brought it along. It was a really great night. I love our church and our friends. I'm thankful for this open door and open arms that were reached out to our friends this evening. I am thankful that Lucy was once lost but is now found and will be fully restored to us as we assure her of our love. I am thankful for pain meds because my jaw is really hurting me now. I love you Lord, for you have heard my prayer, and have not let the waters flood over me.
Sun.-Michael and Philip made a 'real' Hertzler breakfast-homemade raw fries, eggs, and scrapple. Julie T. had spent the night here and so did Jordan, so our table was filled. Had a really good teaching about forgiveness by Pastor Jerry. We left quickly so Phil could get some rest in before a full afternoon and eve. of Easter musical practise. The girls stopped at Walmart on their way home and bought some donuts and cookies n' cream ice cream for their lunch. I went out with Phil to see dress rehearsal since I'll be in Pa. when they have their performances. They have about a 45 person choir singing with a sound track while a video displays scenes portraying the life of Christ from Genesis to Revelation. It's very good. Very moving. I love how Christ is portrayed. I can't wait to see Him. As I went to leave, Freeman called out, "Good bye Mom." I think it was Becky that said, "Everyone say goodbye to Annette" and they all waved and said good-bye. And I carried the warmth with me all the way home. I felt like maybe I was enjoying it too much. Like maybe I was getting proud of all that love so as I drove, I said, "I give their love to you, Lord." And He said, at least I think He said, "No, I want you to have it. I already have their love. I want you to feel it too." And it was nice. And I received it as a gift from my brothers and sisters at New Life. And it felt good. Came home to an empty house and have been visiting on face book and eating some rice macaroni. I have much pain and wish I would have gotten that prescription for pain meds after all. Aleve and IBProfen is not cutting it. Tomorrow I will see how I am. Because I'm not to drive with the pain meds in my system. But it's worse at night and I wouldn't be driving anyway. Susan and Michael are at the Warrens. Philip-I'm not sure where he is. Phil is still at New Life or on his way home with Freeman and Alli. It's 7:30.The tub is filling up. The towels are in the dryer. And I see that they are calling for snow tomorrow. I am hoping that nothing tampers with our trip to Pa. ///I am thankful that Lucy seems better. More like her old self. I am thankful for Larry Roth and how he started eating one of Susan's Easter eggs right there in church. I am thankful that Lucy is asleep on her blanket in our house. I am thankful for the love. I am thankful that Freeman is so comfortable being on stage and doesn't look at all like he's in front of a firing squad. I am thankful that I love to be alone and I love to be with family and others. I am thankful that I reconnected with an old high school friend on face book tonight and we are planning to meet halfway in Richmond and spend some time together. I used to nearly live at her house.
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